Circle K franchise for sale
You buy a Circle K franchise for sale that is already open from its owner. Circle K must approve you before the sale can close.
Buying a Circle K franchise from its owner
- Fee for the transfer
- $25,000.That's the current initial franchise fee, which you pay before the buyer's training. Item 6, 2026 FDD
- Units sold to new owners during 2026
- 20; There were 26 in 2024 and 32 in 2025.; That covers 3.9% of all 515 franchised units. Item 20, 2026 FDD
- Circle K's right to buy first
- Yes.Your offer sets the terms for Circle K's right of first refusal. Item 17, 2026 FDD
- Signed by you
- Current agreement terms apply, rather than the seller's old terms. Item 17, 2026 FDD
- Instead, a new Circle K
- The total to open one runs $1,472,500 to $2,874,650. Item 7, 2026 FDD
Before approving a sale, what does Circle K ask?
- The new franchisee has to qualify.
- The buyer must sign the franchise agreement in its current form.
- For the new franchisee, training must be completed successfully by its operations manager and store manager.
- Payment of all amounts owed to the franchisor is required.
- Any required upgrades to the location have to be finished within nine months.
- The selling franchisee has to sign a release.
- Payment of the transfer fee is required.
- The seller must have followed all laws and obtained every permit and license.
Circle K unit sales to new owners
| Year | Units transferred |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 32 |
| 2026 | 20 |
Item 20 of the FDD provides these counts and also names the owners who sold or left during the last year, along with their contact details. Make a few calls to them before you make an offer.
Where to find a Circle K franchise for sale
Units available for sale aren't listed in the FDD. Ask Circle K's franchise team as well whether an owner near you is selling, since owners use listing sites and business brokers.
Pricing is the seller's decision. Request three years of profit and loss statements, then compare the asking price with the $1,472,500 to $2,874,650 needed to open a new Circle K.
Every figure here comes from Items 6, 17 and 20 in the 2026 Circle K Franchise Disclosure Document, which TMC Franchise Corporation submitted to the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
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Buying a Circle K franchise from its owner?
One franchise attorney can check the transfer terms and the agreement you would take over. Send your details and they will contact you.